Phrasal verbs_put Flashcards
1
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put down to
A
attribute, e.g. I put his mistake down to inexperience.
2
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put forward
A
suggest, propose (an idea, shceme)
3
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put accros
A
explain or communicate clearly
4
Q
put back
A
move to late date
5
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put off
A
postpone or delay
6
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put on to
A
give someone informatiom about, e.g. You need expert advise about this. I can put you on to a very good lawyer
7
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put through
A
connect by telephone
8
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put up
A
invest, provide money for,
9
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put out
A
1) put someone out- inconvenience him or her
2) put oneself out- make a special efforts
10
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put up with
A
tolerate, endure
11
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put one’s finger on
A
find the cause of the trouble
12
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put one’s foot in
A
say the wrong thing or make an awkward mistake
13
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put paid to
A
destroy,ruin completely, e.g. His accident put paid to his chances of being promoted.
